So I’m building a new system that will be mainly used for gaming, with some java programming and video editing also. My budget is about $1650 and I’m trying really hard to fit a GTX 1080 Ti into the budget. It is a microATX system, and the Z270 and Z370 motherboards I am looking at are about the same price. However, the i7 8700k is going for about $420 on eBay while the 7700k is only $275(I shop on EBay for lower prices and no tax). I really want the best performance possible but I don’t want to completely demolish my wallet. Is it worth it to cheap out on other components(hard drives, ram) in order to purchase the 8700k?
The rest of the specs are:
16 GB DDR4 RAM 2133Mhz-2400Mhz(whichever is cheaper)(Used)
Z270/Z370 MicroATX motherboard
Cooler Master Liquid Cooler
1TB 7200rpm Western Digital Hard Drive(Used)
250 GB Sata III SSD(Used)
750W EVGA 80+ Power Supply
GTX 1080 Ti(Used) (Hopefully)
ThermalTake Core V2 case(I already have this, not included in budget)
The rest of the specs are:
16 GB DDR4 RAM 2133Mhz-2400Mhz(whichever is cheaper)(Used)
Z270/Z370 MicroATX motherboard
Cooler Master Liquid Cooler
1TB 7200rpm Western Digital Hard Drive(Used)
250 GB Sata III SSD(Used)
750W EVGA 80+ Power Supply
GTX 1080 Ti(Used) (Hopefully)
ThermalTake Core V2 case(I already have this, not included in budget)
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